Tired but determined. In this dynamic work by @_silvestrie_ (instagram), we see a Lucanis whose will has not been dulled by the horrors of the world in which he lives. His countenance exists somewhere between forlorn and willful. It begs the question: what makes him keep going? Oaths? Duty? Love? 🎨🤌

Lucanis looks off in the distance and asks himself, for the first time, if there is more to life than fulfilling contacts. I see a younger, pensive Lucanis in @oddenna.bsky.social 's evocative work. He bears a countenance tinged with ennui. He has tasted earthly glory, and yet, is left wanting.

@jaderavenarts.bsky.social masterfully presents what I've coined a "Zen Mullet". Professionalism in the front, total peace in the back. The top image portrays the stern and unwavering competence of a man who is at home on the job. Below, we see the profound serenity that follows a job well done. 🎨

@pogonr.bsky.social 's playful depiction of Lucanis/Spite, highlights Spite's child like nature. A baby demon, duel wielding knives, clad in knife/crow pajamas. Lucanis is exhausted from having to curb the reckless and murderous instincts of his dark passenger. A brilliant, alchemical cartoon!

Let it be known: Lucanis has tamed the carrot 🥕

mimimaruuu.bsky.social presents a dastardly Lucanis under the banner of his beloved Cafe Pietra. With those eyebrows, Lucanis in the foreground is certainly brewing a murderous plan. Background Lucanis, however, courts passionately. Perhaps his desire to love and destroy come from the same well?

What is this guy even on about? 🤨 @leosantaiti.bsky.social

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In this reimagination of a Leyendecker painting, @doraingrid.bsky.social masterfully presents Lucanis as a pillar of domesticity. With Rook off on a mission, it's difficult to say whether he takes on this role with pride or begrudging acceptance. Regardless, this lightHOUSE will become a lightHOME 🏠

The artist, Riley @therileyomalley.bsky.social, says about this magnetic piece: "Always watchful, day or night. With love, and determination - and just a little spite." Perched above his beloved city, Lucanis (and Spite in the stained glass) revel in the stillness of midnight hours. Sensational 🌙

Why does the charming piece by @dinarts.bsky.social remind me of "Who Framed Roger Rabbit"? Is it the melodrama in the foreground. The playful peanut gallery in the background? The chaos in conjunction with its color palette? How our dear assassin has been ensnared by the femme fatale? Electric ⚡

I have rarely in my life seen purple used to such astonishing effect. In this portrait by @mostlieghostlie.bsky.social we get a window into the weight of royal expectations and the struggle to unite light and dark. But it's the flashes of purple in his hair that I love most. Beautiful 🤌

Lucanis senses trickery afoot while in the kitchen as Spite sneaks off with dessert. This whimsical piece was expertly created by @uaintgotmuffinonme.bsky.social who captures Lucanis' suspicion and Spite's impishness beautifully.

This work by @edibleflowers.bsky.social is as enigmatic as it is gorgeous. His countenance is both forlorn and content. Every time I look at it I get a new impression of his inner world. Has he accepted his mind as his greatest enemy or has he mastered it? Is he still at the mercy of perfectionism?🎨

This work by @celiien.bsky.social y.social is stirring! Lucanis and his demon working in tandem. Lucanis' confident smile reveals an integrated shadow. But what I love most how Spite appears almost tentacled. Truly wondrous work.

I love how this work captures one of Lucanis' favorite moments of the day. A rare moment of peace for our assassin as he drinks from a steamy cup of ambrosia before the world gets noisy. Follow @beccabloo.bsky.social to see more beautiful art.

Feast your eyes on this sensational work by @sparrowparadise.bsky.social Notice the determined, yet somehow puppy dog eyes. Appreciate the finely crafted facial hair. This is good Lucanis.

After agonizing deliberation by my most artistically inclined friends, 3 Lucanis art pieces have been selected and are available here: streamily.com/zach-mendez Congrats to: Lia Gwin (4 of Swords) *avail soon Jenny Tan (Masquerade)- @hijennyt.bsky.social Ria Martinez- @riadoodles.bsky.social

🎨Submissions are in! Thank you so much to every who shared their artwork. Because the response was much greater than I expected, I will do my best to announce the selected works tomorrow 🐲 If you submitted any Rook + Lucanis screenshots or artwork, they should be available on Streamily. Thank you!

🎨Submission Update🐲: All screenshots OR art of your Rook and Lucanis will be available in the shop shortly after you send it. Any FAN ART submissions will be available after selection around 2/1. Thank you all ❤️‍🔥

🐲 Dragon Age artists & fans ❤️ I’m doing a LIVE signing on Feb 15 at 12:45 PM PST and inviting you to submit Lucanis artwork or Rook + Lucanis screenshots to be signed live and featured here: streamily.com/zach-mendez Artists especially—I want to feature your work ✨ Details in the first comment ⬇️

As the year draws to a close, I would be remiss if I did not thank all the Dragon Age fans who have made 2025 magical. I'm so thankful to all of you. Your art is gorgeous. Your fan fiction is wondrous. And your imagination never ceases to inspire my own. Thank you 🐲❤️‍🔥

Instagram live signing tomorrow at 1:30 PST It's the last day you can get your prints here: streamily.com/zach-mendez I'm very excited to hang with y'all again 🐲

I'm doing another instagram live signing on 12/18 @ 1:30 PST. I'll be signing Lucanis prints that you can get here: streamily.com/zach-mendez All are welcome, and I'll happily answer your questions, say your Rook's name, and engage in all manner of playfully lewd tomfoolery. See you then 🐲

Lucanis and Brook commission for @victia.bsky.social 🌕

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Dragon Age Q&A panel. And thank you to everyone who joined me on instagram live yesterday. It was unhinged, meandering, raucous, lewd, heartwarming, and an absolute delight. I can't fully express my gratitude and look forward to the next one ❤️🔪🐉🔮

The Veliguard cast is doing a live autograph signing after our livestream Q&A on 12/4. 🥁Shameless Self Promotion🥁 Lucanis- streamily.com/zach-mendez Rook (Jeff)- streamily.com/jeffberg Harding - streamily.com/AliHillis Emmerich- streamily.com/nickboraine Neve- streamily.com/jessicaclark

Recent breakthrough in my friend's therapy session 🙏

Sometimes ya gotta find a little help from your friends. Suited up. Locked in. 23 days until #DragonAgeDay. See you on December 4th?

Our episode with @willynilly123.bsky.social is live! Zach lays it all out for us. Not trying to win. Not trying to impress. Just showing up, telling the truth, and having fun. Zach Mendez | Risk, Gratitude, & Finding Your Fun youtu.be/LlVN2OANjPM

@willynilly123.bsky.social didn’t take the traditional path to acting. But the more he let go of proving himself, the better the work got. This episode is for anyone who’s felt behind. Off-course. Or unsure if it’s still worth it. Watch and listen tomorrow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, & YouTube.

Not only is @willynilly123.bsky.social incredible as Lucanis, but in our conversation he also mentions getting deep into Joseph Campbell, Carl Jung, ancient religions, and astrology during the pandemic. Who is this man?! Episode drops in 3 days, friends!

I'm going to be on Joel Marshall's "Lunch Therapy" podcast today at noon PT. Come here me bloviate while you masticate 🍽️ youtube.com/live/PyKufjM...

Next podcast episode with our boy, Lucanis Dellamorte aka Zach Mendez, airs on Tuesday July 29th! #lucanis How I made it from the Classroom to The Volume | Zach Mendez youtube.com/shorts/NUBvo...